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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Dr. Loganathan Murugan takes charge as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting
Dr. Loganathan Murugan today assumed charge as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting in the presence of Minister of I&B Shri Anurag Thakur.
Speaking with media on the occasion, Dr. Murugan thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for giving himthe opportunity to serve as Minister of State for I&B. He added that he shall perform his duties with sincerity. The Minister of State also thanked the Prime Minister for giving adequate representation of people of Tamil Nadu in his Cabinet.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Haryana on its Foundation Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Haryana on its Foundation Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"हरियाणावासियों को राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की ढेरों बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि परंपरा और संस्कृति को सहेजकर रखने वाला यह राज्य विकास के नित नए मानदंड गढ़ता रहे।"
Ministry of Defence
REAR ADMIRAL ATUL ANAND, VSM TAKES OVER AS FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING MAHARASHTRA NAVAL AREA 
Rear Admiral Atul Anand, VSM, has assumed the office of Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on 22 Feb 2021. The formal handing/ taking over ceremony was held at INS Kunjali, where Rear Admiral Atul Anand was presented a guard of honour at a ceremonial parade. Rear Admiral Atul Anand was commissioned on 01 Jan 1988, in the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy.
He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Bangladesh and the National Defence College, New Delhi. He has also attended the prestigious Advance Security Cooperation Course at the Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies, Hawaii, USA. His educational qualifications include an M Phil, M Sc , Masters in Defence Studies and a B Sc degree.
A recipient of the VishishtSeva Medal, the Admiral has held several key command appointments in his naval career including the command of Torpedo Recovery Vessel IN TRV A72, Missile Boat INS Chatak, Corvette INS Khukri and the Destroyer INS Mumbai. He has also served as the Navigating Officer of IN Ships Sharda, Ranvijay and Jyoti. In addition, he was the Direction Officer of the Sea Harrier Squadron INAS 300 and Executive Officer of the destroyer INS Delhi.
His important Staff appointments include Joint Director Staff Requirements, Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Director Naval Operations and Director Naval Intelligence . He has also served as the Principal Director Naval Operations and the Principal Director Strategy, Concepts and Transformation at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence . As a Flag Officer, he has served as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff  at IHQ MoD  and Deputy Commandant & Chief Instructor at the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Padma Shri, Khel Ratna Arjuna Awardee Dr.  Deepa Malik becomes Ni-Kshay Mitra and national ambassador for TB Mukt Bharat Campaign
Visited Health Pavilion at IITF 2022, interacted with TB survivors, and urged all to become Ni-Kshay Mitras to support TB patients
Padma Shri, Khel Ratna Arjuna Awardee, India’s First Woman Paralympic Medalist and President of the Paralympic Committee of India, Dr.  Deepa Malik has pledged her support to the TB Mukt Bharat campaign by becoming its national ambassador and a Ni-Kshay Mitra.
Dr.  Deepa Malik expressed her commitment to the TB Mukt Bharat campaign, launched by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March 2018, when she participated in TB awareness activities at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Pavilion at the 41st India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
She further extended her support to the campaign by becoming a Ni-Kshay Mitra, an initiative launched by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu which strives to provide aid to TB afflicted patients on three levels of nutritional, additional diagnostic, and vocational support. She has adopted 5 TB patients herself as a Ni-Kshay Mitra and encouraged people to enroll in this scheme as well, highlighting that if everyone participates in their capacity by disbanding stigma, spreading awareness and providing aid, India will conquer TB very soon.
Speaking about her support for the TB Mukt Bharat campaign Dr.  Deepa Malik said: “I am delighted to join the TB Mukt Bharat Jan Andolan as a national ambassador and look forward to working with teams to amplify further much-needed awareness of this debilitating disease, which can be easily prevented and cured, to ensure India reaches its target to be TB Free by 2025!
She recounted her story of becoming a TB survivor, she emphasized that while the treatment is physical, the first step of recovery commences with mental well-being, focusing on maintaining a positive mindset and rising above the stigma surrounding this condition. She stressed that though journey to complete recovery may take time, it is crucial to perceive health holistically, extending beyond the physical aspect to include mental well-being as well. She highlighted that “health is the ultimate wealth”, urging participation in the Jan Aandolan movement, contributing in building momentum to ensure India becomes free of TB by 2025.
“I firmly believe that no one should ever be left behind in fulfilling their potential because of their age, race, gender, or ability. This includes anyone suffering from a disease such as TB. They should never feel alone, and it is our duty as citizens to do whatever we can to support them. We must reach out to them as a Mitra and remind them they are supported, which is why I fully support the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative as a Ni-kshay Mitra myself”.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
MNRE implementing several schemes to promote use of renewable energy in Government and Private Institutions: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is implementing schemes that promote use of renewable energy in the premises of Government and private institutions. These, inter-alia include:
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- Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II for grid connected solar rooftop power plants. Under this Programme, performance linked incentives are provided to DISCOMs for achieving capacity addition in rooftop solar above baseline.
- Biogas Programme  which provides for Central Financial Assistance for small and medium sized biogas plants.
The Government has taken several measures to promote renewable energy in the country:
- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2029-30,
- Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale,
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II,
- Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power,
- Notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices,
- Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
- Notification of Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022.
- Notification of “The Electricity  Rules .
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market  to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy Power through exchanges.
- National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with an aim to make India a global hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
This information was given by The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy & Power Sh. R. K. Singh in Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
“Golden” gesture by SEEPZ
In what can be called as a Golden gesture, the unit holders of Santacruz Electronic Export Process Zone  rallied together to donate Rs 1.21 crore to Tata Memorial Hospital on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the SEEPZ.
It was highlight of the three-day blood donation drive kick-started on October 1 as part of the SEEPZ Golden Jubilee celebrations. Befittingly, the celebrations were capped by a cultural event later in the evening.
Of the 5000 people who registered for the blood donation drive, 2000 donated blood on the very first day. It would generate 5000 units of additional blood.
SEEPZ avoided any publicity for the drive but still attracted lot of volunteers. The efforts of the unit holders came in for special praise as the donations for the Tata Hospital far exceeded the expectations of the authority.
Buoyed with the thundering response to the blood donation drive, the SEEPZ may also hold a Marathon in the future.
Earlier, the dignitaries arrived to a rousing welcome and were escorted to the dais by Zonal Development Officer, Shri Shyam Jagannathan,who also made the introductory remarks.
Dignitaries present included the Chief Guest and Padmashri Awardee Shri Savjibhai Dhanjibhai Dholakia, Chairman H K Group, Guest of Honour Shri D Sivanandan, ex-DGP and Managing Trustee Roti Bank, Shri Rajeev Shankar Pandya, President SGJMA, Shri Ghanshyam Dholakia, Managing Director H K Designs and Shri Adil Kotwal. CEO, Creation Jewellery and Member, SEZ Authority.
The dignitaries were presented mementoes befitting the occasion. The programme concluded with Gandhi’s song “Vaishnav Jana to…” The Bhajan was presented by the unit holders some of whom were dressed as Mahatma Gandhi, Lokmanya Tilak and Rani Laxmibai.
Shri CP Singh Chauhan IRS proposed a vote of thanks
A music-based programme Sanskruti Ke Rang, SEEPZ Ke Sang Aur Cancer Se Jung to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi was scheduled as part of the day’s celebrations later.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Weekly Video on Weather Forecast by IMD
This short video capsule is in both Hindi and English
It provides main silent features during past one week and expected weather systems & associated severe weather during next two weeks
India Meteorological Department  has taken up a new initiative to provide the weather during past week and forecast for next two weeks on every Thursday as a video capsule. This is delivered by eminent scientists of the IMD. This short video capsule is in both Hindi as well as in English. It provides main silent features during past one week and expected weather systems & associated severe weather during next two weeks.
It is very helpful for various human activities, community activity, agriculture activity and hydrological activity. Specially, IMD’s predication of wet & dry spells over different parts of the country during next two weeks help in planning of various agricultural activities and management of various natural hazards associated with monsoon like flood, landslide, thunderstorm and lightening etc.
These weekly video capsule talks are available in U Tube, you can visit through IMD website . In addition to weekly weather videos, IMD also uploads daily weather videos providing current weather systems and forecast for next 5 days.
The key take away from these daily & weekly videos is that IMD is continuously monitoring & predicting weather and enhancing its Public Weather Services using latest tools and techniques especially during Covid 19 pandemic scenario.
Links:
Daily: https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/weather_video/video.php
Weekly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qxTReoq07UVARm87CuyQw
Ministry of Textiles
Ravi Capoor assumes Charge as Secretary Textiles
Ravi Capoor, an Indian Administrative Service  officer of 1986 batch, today assumed charge of the office of Secretary, Ministry of Textiles in New Delhi.
As Additional Chief Secretary, Assam, from 2016 to 2019, he was in charge of Mines & Minerals, Forest & Environment, Act East Policy Affairs and Public Enterprises Department. In addition, he also had the portfolios of Industry and Commerce.
Ravi Capoor worked as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India from 2011 to 2016 and was handling India’s trade with ASEAN, CIS countries, engineering exports and export promotion programme of the Commerce and Industry Ministry. He was also the CEO of India Brand Equity Foundation.
Ravi Capoor also worked as Executive Director, Petroleum Conservation Research Association and Director in the Ministry of Petroleum from 2004 to 2008. He was involved in the sectors of refining, project management and implementation, pricing and supply and resolving operational issues.
Ravi Capoor has also worked as Additional Development Commissioner, Handicrafts in New Delhi from 2002 to 2004.
He was also Project Director of World Bank Funded Project  on Rural Infrastructure in Assam.
Ravi Capoor has vast experience of working in international agencies like the World Bank, European Union, United Nations, Department for International Development in the Primary Education Project with Government of India.
Ministry of Coal
Two Day Handicrafts Exhibition-cum-Sales Fair Organized by CMPDIL, Ministry of Coal as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
A Two-day handicrafts Exhibition-cum-Sales fair began at Rabindra Bhawan, CMPDIL under the Ministry of Coal yesterday as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav celebrations.
In this fair, attractively manufactured jute products, frames, souvenirs, wooden crafts, bamboo crafts, hand bags and terra cotta crafts were made available for sale by the women of rural areas around Ranchi district.
The purpose of this exhibition is to discourage usage of goods made of plastic and to promote products made of eco-friendly natural resources like clay, jute, bamboo etc. This will help prevent degradation of the environment and will also be financially helpful for the local artisans.
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Ministry of Finance
Electoral Bond Scheme 2018
4th Phase of Sale of Electoral Bonds from 02.07.2018 to 11.07.2018
Government of India has notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 vide Gazette Notification No. 20 dated 02nd January 2018. As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person, who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India. A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals. Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951  and which secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds. The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorized Bank.
State Bank of India , in the 4th phase of sale, has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 11 Authorised Branches  w.e.f. 02.07.2018 to 11.07.2018.
It may be noted that Electoral Bonds shall be valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue and no payment shall be made to any payee Political Party if the Electoral Bond is deposited after expiry of the validity period. The Electoral Bond deposited by an eligible Political Party in its account shall be credited on the same day.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Madhya Pradesh on 1st July
PM to launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
PM to visit Pakaria Village in Shahdol district and interact with various stakeholders in the village
PM to kickstart distribution of Ayushman cards to about 3.57 crore beneficiaries across the state
PM to honour Rani Durgavati, the courageous 16th century queen of Gondwana
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on 1st July, 2023.
At around 3:30 PM, Prime Minister will attend a public programme in Shahdol, where he will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. He will also distribute sickle cell genetic status cards to the beneficiaries.
The Mission aims to address the pressing health challenges posed by sickle cell disease, particularly among the tribal population. The launch will mark a crucial milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate sickle cell disease as a public health problem by 2047. The National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2023. This will be implemented in 278 districts of 17 high focused states in the country namely Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.
Prime Minister will also kickstart the distribution of about 3.57 crore Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  cards in Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony for the distribution of Ayushman cards is being organised at Urban bodies, Gram panchayats and Development Blocks across the state. The Ayushman card distribution campaign is a step towards realising the Prime Minister's vision of reaching out to every beneficiary to ensure 100 percent saturation of welfare schemes.
During the programme, Prime Minister will honour Rani Durgavati, who was the ruling queen of Gondwana in the mid 16th century. She is remembered as a brave, fearless and courageous warrior who fought for freedom against the Mughals.
In a unique initiative, Prime Minister will visit Pakaria village of Shahdol district at around 5 PM and interact with leaders of tribal community, Self-Help Groups, leaders of PESA [Panchayats  Act, 1996] committees and Captains of Village Football Clubs.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
India's Lawn Bowls team wins historic gold in Women's Fours at CWG 2022
Team of skipper Rupa Rani Tirkey, Lovely Choubey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia beat South Africa 17-10 in the final
Key Highlight:
- President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulate team for their extraordinary performance
- Congratulating the team, Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur says it an historic gold for India in Commonwealth Games
India's Lawn Bowls women's fours team made history by winning gold at the Commonwealth Games 2022 today. This is the country's first medal in the lawn bowls event. Team comprising of skipper Rupa Rani Tirkey, Lovely Choubey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia beat South Africa 17-10 in the final of the Women's Fours event. With this , India’s medal tally reaches 10 with 4 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur and Indians from all corner of the country congratulated team for their achievement.
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu congratulated Lawn Bowls team on winning gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. In a tweet President said, “Congratulations to Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki & Nayanmoni Saikia for doing the unprecedented by winning the gold medal in lawn bowls at Commonwealth Games! Your resolve in the see-saw battle for victory in the finals made the country proud and inspired every Indian.”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; "Historic win in Birmingham! India is proud of Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey for bringing home the prestigious Gold in Lawn Bowls. The team has demonstrated great dexterity and their success will motivate many Indians towards Lawn Bowls."
Sports Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur also congratulated Lawn Bowls team for winning gold medal. Shri Thakur tweeted, “A Historic Gold for India in Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls! Absolutely ecstatic that our Women's Fours Team - Lovely Choubey, Pinki , Nayanmoni Saikia & Rupa Rani Tirkey has fetched the nation its first ever Lawn Bowls medal defeating South Africa 17-10 in the final !”
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Ministry of Defence
Brief on SIMBEX-19
On successful completion of IMDEX 19, IN ships Kolkata and Shakti are continuing their stay at Singapore to participate in the annual Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise SIMBEX-2019 scheduled from 16 May to 22 May 19.
Since its inception in 1993, SIMBEX has grown in tactical and operational complexity. the annual bilateral exercise saw its progression from traditional anti-submarine exercises to more complex maritime exercises such as advanced air defence operations, anti air/ surface practice firings, tactical exercises, etc. Over the years SIMBEX has stood the test of time in demonstrating the nation’s commitment to enhance maritime cooperation between the two navies and bolster bonds of friendship between the two countries. For SIMBEX 19, the IN has deployed its finest assets for with an aim to strengthen mutual trust, enhance interoperability, and build greater synergy to address common maritime concerns among both navies.
The harbour phase of SIMBEX-19 conducted from 16 may to 18 may included various planning conferences, simulator based warfare training/ wargaming, courtesy calls to dignitaries of RSN navy, sporting events and deck reception onboard Kolkata. The sea phase of simbex 19 scheduled to be conducted in the South China Sea from 19 may to 22 may 19 will include various maritime combat exercises such as firing on aerial/ surface targets, advanced aerial tracking, coordinated targeting exercises and tactical exercises on surface/ air scenarios.
In addition to IN ships Kolkata and Shakti, long range maritime patrol aircraft Poseidon-8I  will also participate in simbex-19. The Singapore side will be represented by RSN ships Steadfast and Valiant, maritime patrol aircraft Fokker-50  and F-16 fighter aircraft.
SIMBEX 19 would also conclude the two month long deployment of IN ships Kolkata and Shakti to South and East China Seas which is aimed at extending the bridges of friendship through enhanced cultural, economic and maritime interactions with countries of east and south-east asia. IN ships’ participation in International Fleet Review  at Qingdao, China as part of PLA  70th anniversary celebrations and ADMM-plus MS FTX also reflects the government of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and the Indian Navy’s efforts to “unite nations through the oceans”.